10 megapixels: This Olympus E510 features a new 10-million pixel Live MOS sensor reproduces images with rich gradations equivalent to an 8-million pixel CCD. It has achieved about 80% reduction of power consumption so that the Live View function can be activated permanently.
2.5" LCD monitor with Live View: The new Live View function displays the information required for photography on the rear-panel 2.5? LCD monitor. The AF, exposure correction and white balance can all be adjusted more intuitively as they can be viewed on the LCD monitor. This also enhances the camera?s mobility and flexibility.
Image stabilizer: The breakthrough SWD system corrects blurring of images caused by unsteady hands?even under low light or when a lens with a long focal distance is used. The newly-developed sensor with blurring frequency analysis/detection capability and a motor with excellent responsiveness and controllability enable the image stabilizer unit to respond to vibrations from less than 1Hz to 7Hz, achieving a correction effect equivalent to 2 to 4 EV steps.
Four Thirds system: This new standard for interchangeable-lens digital SLR cameras uses a 4/3-type image sensor to achieve both outstanding mobility and superb image quality. In addition, the Four Thirds system establishes a common standard for lens mounts to make that lenses and bodies made by different manufacturers are truly interchangeable.
Dust reduction system: The onboard dust reduction system, including the Super Sonic Wave Filter, not only keeps dust out of the body when changing lenses, but also dramatically improves internal dust issues.
Included lens: The ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 is among the smallest and lightest lenses in its class and features a closest focusing distance of only 25cm. The ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two aspherical lens elements correct aberrations without increasing lens dimensions. The circular aperture diaphragm enables beautiful defocusing?one of the big advantages of this lens. Excellent mobility is assured by a weight of less than 190 grams.
Other features:
- Fast 3 frames-per-second shooting
- HyperCrystal LCD with wide viewing angle from all directions
- Newly designed bright, easy-to-view viewfinder
- High-precision 49-segment light metering system
- Easy-to-use Super Control Panel
- Convenient four picture modes
- Raw data compression without image quality degradation
Memory: This camera stores images on CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card memory cards (not included). Get the most out of your camera by adding a 1GB or larger card. How much memory do you need? Click here to find out.
